Today's Opinions

The Las Vegas Optic didn’t seek out LeeEtte Quintana for the latest episode of East’s superintendent saga. She sought us out, and we must admit to being mildly surprised that she would choose us as a way to criticize the school board for passing her over as interim superintendent.

Somebody should explain to the Republicans that “multimillion” and “billion” are not what is meant by small business. Republicans would cut wasteful spending. Let’s stop supporting our communities, educating our children. Let’s stop feeding the hungry. Too many of us are not millionaires. It seems absurd to subsidize the rich. Let us not dish out any money to people who receive Social Security.

On Nov. 30, we had the misfortune to have had our mobile home destroyed by fire. We are extremely grateful to God for our safety and the many wonderful blessings he has given us. He brought us many angels to help us overcome this devastating trial in our lives.

LET’S HOPE HE’S RIGHT. West Las Vegas Superintendent Ruben Cordova took a popular position recently, saying that he didn’t want to close any of the schools on the west side. Here’s hoping that he can pull it off.

I would like to give kudos to two families who are incredibly warm and loving: the Rivera’s from El Sombrero and the Martinez family from Hatcha’s. I just truly appreciate both of these families who simply “love to feed people.”

El Sombrero has fed hundreds of people at Thanksgiving for close to 15 years. Hatcha’s recently lost their livelihood when their restaurant burned down in Mora. In both places the food is/was prepared with love and you always feel welcomed.

On behalf of the Las Vegas/San Miguel Chamber of Commerce, its Board of Directors and the Electric Light Parade Committee we would like to extend a sincere “thank you” to our participants for taking time to prepare and present the many beautiful floats in the 21st Annual Electric Light Parade. We have received many compliments due to your efforts.